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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 998.10 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 998.10 and 203.25 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 998.10 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/998.10 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 998.10 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 202,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,863.83/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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